maybe that makes me a fool

”You say that, but if anyone could manage it, I bet it’s you,” Vai says to him with a warm laugh, the image of Jata somehow failing to catch himself on two sets of wings as amusing as it is worrying. She gives his shoulders a gentle squeeze as he pulls back, tipping him a wink. ”You’re a survivor,” she tells him. ”I’m sure you’d have found a way to knock some sense into yourself. But since I am here, do you want some more of that sleeping draught I gave you when you got burned? Some solid rest will help.” She steps away at last, giving the room a once over - it wouldn’t take much cleaning up for it to be ready for another patient. ”Also, I’m here if you just need someone to talk to. Not to give you advice. Just an ear to listen.” vervain I am always on your side